Tony James' photos with the keyword: Spilomelinae

Crambidae, Spilomelinae - Wingspan: 40mm. A single specimen of this large Pyralid was found on the wall near the light trap on the 5th September.

Crambidae, Spilomelinae - Wingspan: 20mm. A single specimen came to the trap on the 9th September. My thanks to Ryan, below, for the identification.

Crambidae, Spilomelinae - Wingspan: 14mm. A single specimen was recorded on the 1st September. My thanks to Ryan below for correcting the ID.

Crambidae, Spilomelinae – Wingspan 34mm. A single specimen was recorded at the Light Trap on the 3rd.

Crambidae Spilomelinae - Wingspan : 22mm. Although a common migrant throughout Europe and into the UK, only one specimen was recorded at our trap on the third night.

Crambidae, Spilomelinae - Wingspan : 30mm. A common migrant which spreads throughout Europe and into the UK almost every year. Six were recorded at this location during our stay.

Crambidae, Spilomelinae - Wingspan: 28mm. A widespread common migrant which can be found in most places in Europe. 5 were recorded during our stay.

Crambidae, Spilomelinae Wingspan: 30mm. A widespread common Pyralid in Europe, often migrating in large numbers, some arriving along the south coastal areas of the UK. Only one appeared in our trapping sessions at this site. Although this specimen is fairly plainly coloured, many of the wing areas in some specimens are darker brown, almost black, making quite distinctive patterning.

Crambidae, Spilomelinae Wingspan: 28mm. This small Pyralid has varying degrees of darkening on its pearl-grey wings. Just a single specimen arrived at our first overnight trapping session during our stay. This species is also a resident in some southern coastal areas of the UK, particularly Cornwall.

Crambidae, Spilomelinae Wingspan: 35mm. A pretty almost all-white Pyralid which is widespread throughout Europe and also an occasional migrant to the UK. Worn specimens tend to lose their scales easily making the wings almost transparent. Just one arrived at our first night's trap at this site.